Phytic Acid – Anti-nutrient or Beneficial?

Phytic acid, also known as inositol-6-phosphate or phytate in its salt form, is a unique chemical compound found naturally in many plant foods that include grains, seeds, legumes/beans, and nuts. It is also found in small amounts in roots and tubers.

It is thought by some people as an “anti-nutrient” because it prevents your body from absorbing minerals from your guts. It does that by binding to minerals, because of which makes mineral such as zinc, iron, and calcium less available to your body.

Some people especially those on the Paleo diet stay away from foods containing it for it supposed “anti-nutrient” …read more